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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.52, 97,818.96 and 46,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.52, 97,818.96 and 46,762.72 is: 70,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.52 : 97,818.96 = 46,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.52/97,818.96 = 46,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.52x = 97,818.96 × 46,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.52x = 4,574,280,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,280,637.17/65,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,080.80

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